Iola News & Sports

Child dies of injuries in farm accident, Allen County Commissioners approve road, tree removal bids, web seminar Friday on taking advantage of the World Cup games in Kansas City, Alpha Gal seminar planned Monday in Fort Scott, House members file for re-election with one already having challengers, and Senator Roger Marshall talks about Iran and agriculture exports.

Sports Report 3/18/26 - WSU beats Wyoming in NIT 1st Round; March Madness begins; WSU Baseball falls to Nebraska; K-State Baseball run-rules Baylor; KU Baseball postpones Border Showdown; Venezuela beats USA in WBC Championship, Royals’ Garcia named MVP. Find more local sports news online at iolaradio.com and the Ad Astra Radio app.

This is the full recording of US Senator Roger Marshall's news conference with Kansas reporters, during which he discussed issues involving the Department of Homeland Security, the SAVE Act, and the current situation in Iran.

Allen County Commissioners discuss placing ambulance sales tax back on ballot, work on storm sirens planned today, Anderson County Emergency Management seeking information on storm damage, tire grants awarded, planning for Yates Center Days and Town Hall agency meeting Thursday in Garnett.

Sports Report 3/17/26 - K-State introduces new Men’s Basketball coach; Chiefs trade for Justin Fields as backup QB; USA vs. Venezuela in WBC Championship; WSU Men’s Basketball begins postseason tonight in NIT. Find more local sports news online at iolaradio.com and the Ad Astra Radio app.

Sports Report 3/16/26 - Local State Basketball scoreboard and State Champions; KU Men’s Basketball named No. 4 seed in NCAA Tournament; Wichita State Men accept NIT bid; KU and K-State Women accept invites to WBIT; K-State names new Men’s Basketball coach. Find more local sports news online at iolaradio.com and the Ad Astra Radio app.

Weekend weather proves a fact of life in Kansas, Iola announces clean-up week registration, Iola Recreation taking registrations for youth track meet and summer ball leagues, new emergency radio tower up at Gridley, three juveniles arrested after two county chase, and the top planted wheat varieties in Kansas for 2026.

Sports Report 3/13/26 - State Basketball scoreboard and schedule; KU beats TCU, will face Houston in Big 12 Semifinal. Find more local sports news online at iolaradio.com and the Ad Astra Radio app.

Power line repairs continue in Garnett, ambulance box remount discussed by Allen County Commission, Crest USD 479 hears updates and extends administrator contracts, Marmaton Valley USD 256 bond survey closes today, and Humboldt USD 258 raising funds for family of student fighting cancer.

Sports Report 3/12/26 - State Basketball Quarterfinal scoreboard and Semifinal schedule; KU to face TCU in Big 12 QF tonight; Allen CC and Neosho County CC Basketball players earn postseason NJCAA honors. Find more local sports news online at iolaradio.com and the Ad Astra Radio app.

Garnett cleaning up from surprise Tuesday night storm, Allen County Commission approved chemical purchases and Silver Haired Legislature contribution

Sports Report 3/11/26 - State Basketball Tournament scoreboard and schedule; K-State falls to BYU in Big 12 Tournament; Former Chiefs RB Pacheco signs with Detroit; History made in NBA. Find more local sports news online at iolaradio.com and the Ad Astra Radio app.

Suspects in two weekend shooting deaths make initial court appearances, Allen County Commissioners discuss airport issues again, Garnet City Commission approved engineering contract for wastewater improvements, sponsorships sought for Iola Chamber annual meeting, and roundabout south of Garnett reopens

Sports Report 3/10/26 - State Basketball Tournament local schedule; KU and K-State Men’s players earn Big 12 honors; K-State vs. BYU tonight; More Chiefs Free Agency news. Find more local sports news online at iolaradio.com and the Ad Astra Radio app.

Two people are dead after separate shooting incidents in southeast Kansas Sunday, Allen County Commission to discuss airport matters today, Chanute City Commissioners authorize more funds for a new digital sign, information on tonight's Allen Community College and Garnett City Commission meetings and an update on crop conditions.

Sports Report 3/9/26 - Local High School Basketball State Quarterfinal matchups; Allen Men and Neosho Women both fall in Region 6 Final; K-State Women fell in Big 12 Semifinal, Speiser named to All-Tournament team; KU Men’s Tre White earns Big 12 honor, prepares for Big 12 Quarterfinal; K-State Men to play in first round Tuesday; Wichita State earns #2 Spot in American Conf. Tournament; Chiefs make multiple moves in start of NFL Year. Find more local sports news online at iolaradio.com and the Ad Astra Radio app.

Iola City Council to hear Safe Base funding request tonight, Iola USD 257 Board to consider track bids at special meeting, stories on today's Humboldt city and school meetings and tonight's Chanute City Commission meeting, and Anderson County Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge Tuesday

Sports Report 3/6/26 - K-State Women pull off another Big 12 Tournament upset, KU falls to Colorado; Allen and Neosho CC Basketball prepares for Region 6 Semifinal; Local postseason High School Basketball schedule. Find more local sports news online at iolaradio.com and the Ad Astra Radio app.

Sports Report 3/5/26 - Local Sub-State Wednesday Scoreboard; K-State Women pull off stunning comeback in Big 12 Tournament, KU women looking to move on tonight. Find more local sports news online at iolaradio.com and the Ad Astra Radio app.

More developments in the case of a missing Yates Center teen, Allen County Commissioners say no to third employee attending a conference in Las Vegas, approving travel for another employee to Minnesota, a suicide awareness training next week in La Harpe, and Allen County's Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge is today.

Sports Report 3/4/26 - Local Sub-State Tuesday Scoreboard; Allen and Neosho CC Sweep Region 6 Quarterfinal round; #14 KU Falls at Arizona State; K-State Men win on Senior Night; K-State Women make history in opening round of Big 12 tournament; Chiefs make blockbuster trade of All-Pro CB. Find more local sports news online at iolaradio.com and the Ad Astra Radio app.

Airport matters, neighborhood revitalization discussed by Allen County Commission Tuesday, new development in case of missing Yates Center teen, Severe Weather Awareness Week continues, wheat crop in mostly good shape.

Sports Report 3/3/26 - Local Scoreboard: 1A Girls Basketball Sub-State Semifinal; Local Sub-State Basketball schedule tonight; Allen CC Basketball hosts Region 6 Quarterfinal tonight; KU Men’s BB stays at #14, face Arizona State; K-State Men’s BB hosts West Virginia for Senior Night. Find more local sports news online at iolaradio.com and the Ad Astra Radio app.

Law enforcement looking for missing Yates Center teen, Allen County Commission to meet today, Humbolt Education Foundation launching Hall of Fame, and it was a very warm February in southeast Kansas.

Sports Report 3/2/26 - Local High School State Wrestling recap; Local Sub-State Basketball scoreboard and schedule; Region 6 Basketball brackets revealed; KU, K-State, and WSU Men’s Basketball update; Big 12 Women’s Basketball Tournament bracket revealed; Royals sign veteran outfielder; Chiefs to release LT Jawaan Taylor. Find more local sports news online at iolaradio.com and the Ad Astra Radio app.

Severe Weather Awareness Week will be wet for the area, one person injured in a Saturday night crash near Thayer, Garnett officer graduates from law enforcement academy, and an historic weekend for Iola High School girls' wrestling

This is out full evening news report, including funeral announcements for Friday evening. An internet outage in the Iola area is also affecting some of our on-air programming.

Solar question raised by Iola City Council member, Garnett City Commission approves two of three TGT applications, Yates Center rest area to remain closed until April, a drought update and a Kincaid couple is named a Kansas Master Farm Family.

Sports Report 2/26/26 - Allen CC swept by nationally-ranked Johnson County; Neosho Co. sweeps Highland; Iola and Humboldt Basketball begins Sub-State; K-State Men fall to Colorado despite comeback effort; KU Women pull off upset on Senior Night; K-State Baseball falls at Louisiana; KU Baseball beats Minnesota in game one of series. Find more local sports news online at iolaradio.com and the Ad Astra Radio app.

Sports Report 2/25/26 - 1A Girls Basketball Sub-State and regular season scoreboard; Allen CC Basketball hosts Sophomore Night tonight vs. JCCC; K-State Baseball falls in game one at Louisiana; K-State Men’s Basketball plays at Colorado tonight; Chiefs make roster moves, open cap space. Find more local sports news online at iolaradio.com and the Ad Astra Radio app.

Rental fee waiver approved for 4-H entomology workshop this summer in Iola, Chanute City Commission lists discussion points for CRDA meeting, Garnett city Commission approve guest tax guidelines and more from Senator Roger Marshall on his tour of Kansas last week.

Sports Report 2/24/26 - 1A Boys Basketball Sub-State scoreboard, preview of local 1A Girls Basketball Sub-State Quarterfinals and other local High School Basketball action; #14 KU defeats #5 Houston at home on Monday; K-State Women fall to #18 Baylor on the road. Find more local sports news online at iolaradio.com and the Ad Astra Radio app.

Garnett City Commission picks option for sewer project, Chanute City Commission approves new electric rates for heavy load retail customers, and Senator Roger Marshall talks about tonight's State of the Union Address

Sports Report 2/23/26 - High School Basketball postseason begins; Neosho Co. CC Basketball swept at Johnson Co.; KU Men’s Basketball drops in polls, hosts #5 Houston tonight; KU Women’s Davis continues historic streak. Find more local sports news online at iolaradio.com and the Ad Astra Radio app.

Sports Report 2/20/26 - High School Basketball; #8 KU has two players named to late season Player of the Year list; Jayhawks, Wildcats, and Shockers in action Saturday; Spring Training begins today. Find more local sports news online at iolaradio.com and the Ad Astra Radio app.

Sports Report 2/19/26 - Humboldt High School BB coverage tonight; Recap of Allen CC at Neosho Co. CC basketball; #8 KU beats Oklahoma State, Self speaks on Peterson; Lawrence, Rock Chalk Park to host Algerian Soccer Team for FIFA World Cup; Shockers pull off stunning win at ECU. Find more local sports news online at iolaradio.com and the Ad Astra Radio app.

Sports Report 2/18/26 - Tuesday High School scoreboard; K-State beats Baylor in Driscoll’s debut; KU faces Oklahoma State tonight; Allen CC at Neosho Co. CC Basketball doubleheader tonight on Sports 1 Radio. Find more local sports news online at iolaradio.com and the Ad Astra Radio app.

Includes stories on movement on recycling proposals in Allen County, a Chanute hospital joining a regional health cooperative, and Tuesday wildfires causing evacuations in western Kansas

Sports Report 2/17/26 - KU Women’s Basketball’s Davis sets Big 12 record; K-State Baseball starts season 4-0; K-State Men’s Basketball hosts Baylor; Tonight’s High School Basketball slate; Winter Olympics update. Find more local sports news online at iolaradio.com and the Ad Astra Radio app.

Sports Report 2/16/26 - K-State fires basketball coach Jerome Tang; KU moves up in AP poll; Local athletes win regional Girls Wrestling championships, more qualify for State; Hawk Talk w/ Bill Self tonight on KIOL. Find more local sports news online at iolaradio.com and the Ad Astra Radio app.

Sports Report 2/13/26 - Humboldt swept on Thursday; Coverage of Humboldt basketball and Iola basketball tonight; Opening Day of NCAA Baseball; #9 KU travels to face #5 Iowa State; K-State on the road against #3 Houston; Allen CC Basketball Saturday on Sports 1. Find more local sports news online at iolaradio.com and the Ad Astra Radio app.